With Mikoto's brain? That means another Level 5?! No, wait! In terms of psychic powers, simply having the same brain structure doesn't guarantee the same strength. Although the source of psychic power stems from one's own reality, even with identical power, the actual strength manifested can differ based on calculation models and accumulated experience. Furthermore, even if the First Unit's physical condition were fully restored, it would still be impossible to equal Mikoto. Realistically, even if she possessed Level 5 capabilities, she probably couldn't fully control them... But! Undeniably, once the First Unit possessed a brain identical to Mikoto's, she would undoubtedly be half a Level 5!

Lin Luo was overjoyed. Creating a Level 5 with his own hands was an unexpected bonus. What surprised him even more was that his own brainwaves could connect with the First Unit! Since the First Unit, like all other Misaka clones, was a copy of Mikoto, if he could connect his brainwaves to the First Unit, he could naturally connect to the other Sisters as well, thereby accessing the Misaka Network... While this situation caught Lin Luo by surprise, upon reflection, it wasn't entirely incomprehensible. His relationship with Mikoto was one of life and death, with their mental strengths interconnected, even allowing for telepathic conversation. In a sense, this was a small-scale network in itself. And since the Misaka Sisters were copies of Mikoto, aside from differences in self-emotion and specific abilities, they were essentially identical in every other aspect. It wasn't strange that he could link up with their brainwaves. Of course, Lin Luo didn't believe merely achieving a state of communion would grant access to the Misaka Network; he figured a specific "launcher" device would still be necessary. Ah, Yoshikawa probably had a solution for that.

Having inadvertently solved his biggest hurdle, Lin Luo immediately felt a profound sense of relief. There was no reason to hesitate about what came next... Confirmed! "Brainwave link successful... Restoration commencing... Current Contractor remaining life force: 65 points..."

His life force instantly dropped into double digits, and Lin Luo immediately felt a wave of dizziness. Fortunately, the sensation wasn't overwhelming, and he returned to normal after a short moment. As the healing spell completed its work, he could clearly "see" the First Unit's previously paralyzed brain become abnormally active...

"Mmm..." The girl's eyes slowly opened, accompanied by a faint moan. She quickly spotted Lin Luo before her, blinked once, and a flicker of surprise mixed with wariness crossed her features. Seeing she was awake, Lin Luo smiled faintly and said softly, "Don't worry, you're fine now. I won't hurt you." Perhaps sensing the goodwill in Lin Luo's tone, or perhaps due to the resonance of their shared brainwaves fostering an instinctive affinity, the watchfulness in the girl's eyes gradually receded. Her lips moved as if she wanted to speak, but her body was far too weak; even though her mind was clear, she lacked the strength to utter a word. "You're still very weak. Get some proper rest now, and we can talk later." The girl clearly understood her current physical state. She looked at Lin Luo a few more times, a faint smile appearing in her eyes, before leaning her head against his shoulder and closing them.

Within seconds, Lin Luo realized she had fallen asleep. He decided to simply lift the First Unit into his arms... Although she possessed the body of a sixteen-year-old girl and was slightly taller than him, his current constitution—one and a half times that of a normal adult—made lifting her effortless. Moreover, the First Unit was at the extreme limit of weakness, making her feel almost weightless in his embrace.

Lin Luo then walked over to the experimental table, gave the floor a hard kick, and a crackling bolt of blue and white electricity shot out. With a sharp kacha, the entire table sank into the floor... Tenjou Avii had designed this hiding place cunningly, concealing the First Unit beneath the laboratory floor, even embedding the lift switch beneath the floor panels. If he hadn't mentioned it, no one would have found such a mechanism.

Exiting the room, Lin Luo recalled Bai Rui, then left the research facility. Just as he reached the mouth of the alley, a blue sports car pulled up a short distance ahead. The door opened, revealing Yoshikawa. "Why are you here?" Lin Luo walked over and asked. "Your call suddenly cut off just now, and I worried something happened, so I came to check... Hey, who is that you're holding?" Yoshikawa stopped mid-sentence when she saw the First Unit cradled in Lin Luo's arms, and she couldn't help but be surprised. "The First Unit, the prototype for the Misaka Sisters..." Lin Luo got into the car and offered a brief explanation. "The prototype... I didn't realize one still existed. I heard rumors, but always assumed it died out after Tenjou's mass-production plan failed," Yoshikawa Kikyou sighed after hearing Lin Luo's summary. From Lin Luo's account, she also learned of Tenjou Avii's various activities. She didn't spare much thought for his death; after all, she was merely pragmatic, not inherently benevolent.

Ten minutes later, the two arrived back at the institute. On the way over, Yoshikawa had dismissed all the researchers to facilitate their actions. Thus, now, apart from the Sisters, only the three of them remained in the entire facility. The next step involved adjusting the First Unit's physical condition. This task didn't require Lin Luo's direct involvement, nor did he possess the expertise. So, it was left to Yoshikawa and Furutsubo. In truth, once Lin Luo had completely repaired the First Unit's genes, her body suffered virtually no fundamental defects; she only needed time to recuperate naturally. Of course, Lin Luo didn't mention this to Yoshikawa. Repairing genes to that degree—it was likely technology beyond even Academy City's reach. Better to keep a low profile on such matters.

With Yoshikawa and Furutsubo looking after the First Unit, Lin Luo temporarily didn't need to worry about her. His immediate priority was restoring his life force, so he asked Yoshikawa for some food. The institute didn't stock anything particularly appetizing—just fast food like hamburgers and sandwiches. Lin Luo wasn't particular; he just needed sustenance. The massive drain on his life force not only left him feeling mentally weak but also intensely hungry.

...This was the room housing the Last Order. Beside the little girl's cultivation pod, there was a larger one